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backdating for me~

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My first post, I hope I did everything right >_<

Source: shakizi

Currently promoting in the States, 5-member group WonderGirls will release an album in China early next year.

This is according to one of JYP Entertainment staff on 24th December, “Currently the recording for the Chinese version of their songs has completed. Early next year, they will release an album officially in China.”

The staff also added, “We have not decided on the songs to be included. We will focus more on their hit songs.”

The WonderGirls had their first concert performance in China last January.

Source: sookyeong

If I hear more "Nobody" I'm going to scream.

Yesterday's adorable F.Cuz article was updated today with two new videos!



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Source: allkpop, Fcuzed@YT (2)

I'm seriously falling for these boys hard. I hope their music is good. :D Their a capella was very nice~

Girlgroup members KARA Nicole and So Nyeo Shi Dae Tiffany will make guest appearances for SBS Family Outing.

According to the staff on 24th December, the 2 had taken part in the filming for the show on 21st and 22nd December in GyeongGiDo PoCheon. And to support their guest appearance, other girlgroup members have also made surprise appearance during the filming.

KARA, So Nyeo Shi Dae, Brown Eyed Girls and T-ara members have appeared to show support to Nicole and Tiffany. With the appearance of the girlgroup members, it was obvious that the senior Family members Kim SooRo, Yoon JongShin and Yoo JaeSeok could not hide their excitement.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 Sandara Park and After School UEE also made their appearance on the show in early-October and their fresh faces revealed when they wake up in the morning became the topic amongst netizens after the show was aired. It is anticipated that Nicole and Tiffany will also display their own charms on the show.

The episode of the show featuring Nicole and Tiffany will air around mid-January. And a X-file never-before-revealed video will also be shown on the show aired 27th December.

Source: Kbites

An encouragement advertisement posted on the newspaper by Big Bang GDragon’s fans has recently been the topic of interests amongst netizens.

‘DCInside GDragon Gallery’ DCGD is known to have posted up 2 advertisement on JongHap Daily Newspaper on 23rd December and 18th November. Attention is drawn to the advertisements as the fans come together to collect funds to post up an encouragement message to GDragon, who was recently caught under criticisms for his solo concert, and also their say about the case.

The advertisement posted on 18th Novemeber “Cannot find GDragon” as the title and the phrase “Page cannot be displayed” doing a parody of the internet, expressing their unhappiness to YG Entertainment on how GDragon was not active for his solo activities. There was also a print written at the bottom of the page “This advertisement has nothing to do with YG Entertainment which cares more about its own image than its singers’ careers.”

And recently on 23rd December, fans who were unhappy about some parts to the concert being deleted out from GDragon’s concert DVD posted another advertisement in the newspaper, “It is the passion made by GDragon and 24,000 other fans! Touching!! We wish to feel that touching moments again with an uncut DVD”.

There was also the phrase written on the recent ad “The audience shall assess the concert performance”.

( The advertisements )

Source: Kbites

Includes G-Dragon and 2pm homages. There were no support acts except for a duet with JOO (who nearly fell off of the moving strip on the stage during her solo.)





(Shaky camera work in the bed-time one due to me nearly dying of laughter.)

Source: lilychoux @ Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/lilychoux)

News just broke out about Super Junior's Hangeng contract termination lawsuit making fans extremely worried. Fortunately, some exciting news came yesterday as Super Dome announced that Super Show II in Taipei has fixed 3PM Feb. 21st, 2010 for an additional performance. The tickets will start selling on Dec. 27th.

Moved by more than 3000 messages left by fans hoping for another performance, the organizers and those on the Korean side reached an agreement to add another performance. Rock Area tickets will start selling at 10AM on Dec. 27th on Super Dome's website. They will only be available for advance purchase by Dome members. Seating Area tickets will not be limited to members. Similarly, starting at 1PM on the 27th, on the eraTicket system, DuanDian (端點) and Fami Port will simultaneously start selling tickets.

As for whether Hangeng will come to next year's Taipei performance in February, Super Dome said, "Besides participating in this performance, we have already expressed to the Korean side that we hope the remaining 12 Super Junior members** can all come. We will continue to monitor the situation."

On the 21st, Hangeng requested for a contract termination through the Korean court causing Korea's idol factory, SM, to receive another blow following the TVXQ lawsuit. This has caused much heated discussion amongst media and netizens. Some felt it the managing company was wronged since, in order to train such a popular idol group, they had to enormous amount of funds in advance -- that many company investments are not seen by outsiders; Others advise that it is time for SM to face the discontent of those under the company.


original source : here
translation : cpopaccess


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I know you guys are all over the Hankyung-SJ-SME controversy now. A little of this might cheer you up. (I hope so) ^^



And oh good lord, they said 12. Kangin's back!!!

Hangeng throws a bomb, requests for contract termination with SM

he shocking news of a member leaving the popular Korean group Super Junior arrives just before their Asian performance tour. According to Mainland reports, SJ's Chinese member, Hangeng, has already submitted an application to the Seoul Central District Court requesting for a termination of his contract with SM Entertainment. Due to SM's recent contract dispute with TVXQ, this matter will undoubtedly once again inflict serious damage.

SJ is affiliated with Avex Taiwan Inc. who has expressed their surprise, "We were only made aware of this from reading online. However, we have been unable to verify the authenticity of this matter. Mainland new reports are often erroneous. We have not received official information from the Korea government at this time." Organizers of SJ's concert in Taiwan in February next year, Super Dome, hasn't received news either. However, fans have already been rendered frenetic worrying about whether Hangeng would be absent from next year's concert.

In the 2001 SM Auditions, Hangeng relied on his handsome appearance and dancing talent to defeat more than 3000 competitors to receive singing, dancing, language, and other training. In 2005, he became a member of Super Junior becoming the first Chinese person to debut in Korea. In 2008, as leader, Hangeng lead SJ's subgroup Super Junior-M to invade the Chinese market.

In the recent year, SJ has exploded in popularity in China and Taiwan. Hangeng's degree of popularity is very high and has a healthy sunshine image that has impacted many. Hangeng and artiste Lulu were rumored to be together, but the two have not officially confirmed it. The Mainland media speculates that if Hangeng has really asked for a contact termination, it might be that he wants to fly solo and is not in line with SM's idea. However, everything is still waiting to be explained by SM when they step forward.

Source: UDN
Translations: CpopAcess

idk, it makes me really hmmmmm.... the fact that Avex Taiwan didn't know about this.

Kibum has been cast for a play called "A (middle) nap" of the director Heo Jinho and this is his debut play.

This is play about love and life of the middle age people. Kibum's role is youth!Han Youngjin (Han Youngjin is the main character of the play). He will show the main character Han Youngjin's past youth time and real ego.

Information :

Time : January 26th 2010 to March 28th 2010. Weekdays 8PM, Saturday 4PM & 7PM, Sunday 3PM & 6PM
Place : Samseongdong Baekam Art Hall here
Ticket price : 40,000won - 50,000won
Official site : http://www.directorm.co.kr/




original article is here
translated by evanesco@sj-world.net here
may take out with full credits and dont add in your own credits



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Oh hay Kibum.
At least one active member from Super Junior (or not) despite all the controversies now.

*mod:edited already. :)

( Would you like some moar pictures? )
Source: SBS Inkigayo & YGLADIES.COM

There is going to be a special edition of Music Bank tomorrow at Music Bank to celebrate Christmas.

Many people are saying that 2009 is a year for female groups, they are not too wrong to say so as female groups such as SNSD and 2NE1 almost dominated the whole k pop scene this year.

The full performers list is as below!

Super Junior, 2NE1, f(x), SHINee, Girls Generation, Outsider, Baek Jiyoung, 2PM, After School, 4minute, Brown Eyed Girls, Kara, Eun Ji Won, Davichi, MBLAQ, BEAST, T-ara/Tiara, Hwanhee, Kim Tae Woo, Lyn.


Source: YGLADIES who got it from dailykpop but I cannot find the original article :/

Talented artists K.Will along with the Brown Eyed Girls recently collaborated for Snow Village. On the December 23rd edition of MBC's Music Travel LaLaLa, K.Will along with the Brown Eyed Girls collaborated once again showing off their beautiful voices and harmony.

But that's not all, the beautiful girls of SNSD / Girls' Generation also made an appearance and performed a special rendition of Gee. Thanks to BEGISLOVE for the tip and CodeMonMon for the Christmas gifts.

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T/N: I am translating all the Hangeng/Super Junior VS SME articles, as they might become relevant to the JSC case in future.

Date: 2009.12.23
Time: 14:41





[Sina Entertainment News] The day before, Hangeng, the only Chinese member of Asia's super popular group, Super Junior, filed for a termination of his "exclusive contract" with SM Entertainment. According to the latest news from Korea, Hangeng is not the only one who filed the lawsuit. Other Super Junior members have also filed a similar lawsuit, and they include: Lee Teuk, Yesung, Kangin, Eun Hyuk and Donghae. The only reason why news about Hangeng was exposed first, is because of his nationality.

According to the lawsuit, Hangeng has not had any rest in 2 years, causing him to suffer from fatigue, which also resulted in chronic gastritis, illnesses related to his kidney, lumbar disc herniation, as well as a visible decrease in body strength. However, SM Entertainment rejected Hangeng's requests for rest, and continued to schedule activities for him, which caused Hangeng to suffer a lot of pain.

According to the contents of the lawsuit, since the time of his debut, Hangeng didn't even have one day of rest per week. For 2 years, Hangeng has continuously done his overseas schedules as well, and had no choice but to continue with his schedules without any rest. In his contract with SM, there are clauses stating that he has to pay the company monetary damages should he be unable to fulfill the schedules arranged for him. Thus, even when he was in poor health, he had no choice but to follow through with his schedules.

Once the news broke out, many fans have expressed the wish for SM and the members to be able to make peace, and make changes to their contracts, as well as expressed hope that Super Junior will not face the threat of disbanding.

Source: [Sina]
Translation credits: mandasoh@tohosomnia.net
Shared by: tohosomnia.net
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Article is by Sina, who was the first to report about Hangeng's lawsuit, so there is some credibility. Still, take everything with a pinch of salt y'all.

Also, how come so many ppl gave JSC shit, but they're rooting for Suju, although they all want the same thing? :\

Since reporting that Korean group Super Junior-M's leader Han Geng filed a contract termination request against SM Entertainment on December 21st, it has triggered many speculations from the media world. Recently, a reporter noticed that the December 30th event guest list for "Passionate Animation Festival" includes SJM's member Henry's name.

The reporter realized that Henry's name is not linked with other members, but with SM's Chinese female artist, Zhang Li Yin to sing her song, "Love Me". According to festival producers, they originally planned for the entire group to appear at the event but because of the recent lawsuit, SM declared that SJM cannot perform due to "internal reasons" and offered the Zhang Li Yin & Henry combination instead of the originally planned complete SJM group. The festival staff member then said, "Afterwards, we learned that SJM cannot attend because of Han Geng's contract termination. Currently, the company is consulting with Han Geng on this matter. During this stage of Han Geng's leave of the group, SJM will also temporarily disband, and Henry with Zhang Li Yin will represent the company by forming a group for future promotions."

About SM's temporary adjustment, the producers welcomed it. "Before SJM required 150,000 in appearance fees, now with only Henry and Zhang Li Yin, it is only 50,000. The fee difference is quite a lot."

Source: Sohu
Translations: Wendy @ Chocolyn.org

UGH. Idek how I feel about this. D:

150,000 yuan = $22,000 USD
50,000 yuan = $7,300 USD

( Parts two and three under the cut )

Source: SweetMelodix2

Welcome members to the famous/epik OMNTD Free For All. This is a once a week post where you can post OT comments/questions along with ones that are relevant to the community. As well as make friends with your fellow OMNTD members.

Wednesday FFA will be posted at 3-4 pm Vancouver time. Need help?


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SEOUL: A former Korean baseball pitcher has accused the president of the production company behind hit Korean drama serial "Iris" of hiring thugs to assault him.

According to The Korean Times, Kang Byung-kyu, who is now a television host, claimed that the attack was connected to the ongoing Lee Byung-hun scandal involving the Korean superstar and his alleged ex-girlfriend who is known only as Kwon.
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source: channelnewsasia

Now there hasn't been any official news about it yet, but Eli revealed on this weeks Midday Break that they will be starting to film a new reality show soon. All the boys will be spending their Christmas day in an apartment filming.



Check out the transcript:

Eli: Yes Christmas the day after tomorrow. Everyone have a good Christmas.
Isak: You sound, you sound so sad.
Eli: We're working.
Isak: Awww. Why are you working, where are you going?
Eli: We're actually doing a new program.
Isak: Oh
Eli: Where all of our members go to an apartment, and we live there for about two days.
Isak: Two days?
Eli: Yes and they just shoot. It's a reality show.
Isak: Ohhh
Eli: Yep so we're starting that, that's going to be fun.
Isak: Yeah. Okay so you'll be working (Christmas) eve and day?
Eli: No day and the day after.
Isak: Ut oh, that's so sad. You guys are going to be working on Christmas day.
Eli: It's fine, it'll be fun.

091223 Mid-Day Break - King Of Quiz (Eli Cut) 1/2 Uploaded by ukissmusicbox

Okay who's excited, I know I am! It sounds like a similar set up to episodes 6 & 7 of Wild Bunny, but I'm pretty sure they won't have the whole couch potato concept like 2pm did.